tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.comments2010-09-10T10:40:16.693-03:00Perdida no Quotidiano Brasileiroblue dragonflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03335817985567786330noreply@blogger.comBlogger335125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-23391697363811177242010-09-10T10:40:16.693-03:002010-09-10T10:40:16.693-03:00Thanks inthegan & Captain Judy! One of these d...Thanks inthegan & Captain Judy! One of these days I need to return to blogging. The good news is that I have been gainfully employed for about 1 month now working in a drop-out prevention program in a high school. It's awesome stuff and I feel like it's exactly where I want to be right now. Yay! :-)blue dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335817985567786330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-43624357455511727392010-09-09T14:18:01.465-03:002010-09-09T14:18:01.465-03:00a BIG congratulations on getting your degree! have...a BIG congratulations on getting your degree! have you found something yet? ...absolutely don't make it weightier anyone would be lucky to have you and you seem to land in the right place if you just let it happenintheganhttp://inthegan.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-20980759584698677932010-06-13T18:06:45.900-03:002010-06-13T18:06:45.900-03:00Thanks Anonymous aka A :-) It was an amazing exper...Thanks Anonymous aka A :-) It was an amazing experience and time only makes me realize that even more. I definitely miss you and feel so lucky to have gotten to know you. Can't wait to see you in Texas! (hint, hint)blue dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335817985567786330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-21778535674614883112010-06-11T14:36:35.259-03:002010-06-11T14:36:35.259-03:00I hadn´t read this posting and it was sooooo very ...I hadn´t read this posting and it was sooooo very nice to read it now, Libelua Azul. We miss you here in POA. Me and Cipote really got to like you, I can say even love you as the wonderful person we got to know. For us it was also a wonderful, a one of a kind experience, sharing these 4 months with you. Thank you, Alison, obrigada por tudo, pelo carinho, pela amizade, por compartilhar tantas coisas em nossas vidas. Our house is open for you and anyone from your family, always!! so, please come back, we´ll be very happy to have you back.<br />I am A (although it will be as anonymous)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-32314391669605552282010-06-02T10:29:15.745-03:002010-06-02T10:29:15.745-03:00If you have the luxury of taking your time, I woul...If you have the luxury of taking your time, I would offer take some time with choosing your next job/career as you might likely be there for a while. Good luck! I can't wait to hear what your next step will be.Captain Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895701764678840106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-36691816307099670992010-05-28T00:01:27.878-03:002010-05-28T00:01:27.878-03:00I HATE THOSE SIDEWALK THINGS. We have them in Gui...I HATE THOSE SIDEWALK THINGS. We have them in Guilin, too, and they get me every time.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139582373966163578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-25334248368776653152010-05-23T16:32:04.370-03:002010-05-23T16:32:04.370-03:00Thanks y'all...I'll be back soon with some...Thanks y'all...I'll be back soon with some more posts :-)blue dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335817985567786330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-56368980659525130902010-05-21T20:45:33.078-03:002010-05-21T20:45:33.078-03:00Whew, I'm glad to hear there are more posts co...Whew, I'm glad to hear there are more posts coming. I need something to do for the next few weeks!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139582373966163578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-6105331835586016822010-05-20T09:52:22.947-03:002010-05-20T09:52:22.947-03:00Wow!
Pretty unbelievable that it's been 4 mont...Wow!<br />Pretty unbelievable that it's been 4 months already.<br />Reading this entry (and accompanying pics) I really experienced a visceral shift in (virtual?) perspective. In a weird way you brought us back with you.<br />I have to say its been a terrific experience tagging along with you in Porto Alegre.<br />Thanks for the trip! <br /><br />j/k_lolzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-58166779462977674222010-05-20T09:31:13.949-03:002010-05-20T09:31:13.949-03:00cheers to your return to Texas, a special person g...cheers to your return to Texas, a special person greeting you are the airport, and your favorite tea upon your arrival! how sweet.Captain Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895701764678840106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-85149888664680453222010-05-19T22:16:49.061-03:002010-05-19T22:16:49.061-03:00Such an uplifting post, dear lady. What you say is...Such an uplifting post, dear lady. What you say is so true about how kindness matters even to strangers and affects us all in so many ways.... just that moment of grace can light up the whole world for an instant. sometimes it carries for much longer.... beautiful.ZZblainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334070976986678221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-23999182543067610802010-05-19T22:09:46.875-03:002010-05-19T22:09:46.875-03:00Cool! Fantastic work! I trust you are safely state...Cool! Fantastic work! I trust you are safely stateside now, congrats on an amazing experience!ZZblainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334070976986678221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-12725339201702449972010-05-19T10:58:47.820-03:002010-05-19T10:58:47.820-03:00smile... beautiful yousmile... beautiful youElsa Katanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15953441193987482683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-75217527669998644922010-05-19T00:22:07.420-03:002010-05-19T00:22:07.420-03:00What a great send off! Photographs and viewings.What a great send off! Photographs and viewings.Captain Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895701764678840106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-66937966776943418742010-05-18T19:50:29.980-03:002010-05-18T19:50:29.980-03:00Alison, you've always been a pleasant surprise...Alison, you've always been a pleasant surprise for me . . growing and changing in unexpected ways and even manifesting clearly-defined likes and dislikes at a young age. Where could such a strong dislike of tapered pants come from for a 10-year old? <br /><br />They look great . . the tapered pants. Glad you did not go for the harem pants.<br /><br />Did you surprise yourself with your new choice?BoBarshanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-9658449027079885472010-05-18T17:48:24.430-03:002010-05-18T17:48:24.430-03:00hi lady! you can't feel guilty! in all the re...hi lady! you can't feel guilty! in all the rest you are totally true!<br /><br />movies are almost all back and white :(Abderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329725875228673280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-28528012031105229802010-05-18T17:39:55.214-03:002010-05-18T17:39:55.214-03:00dear sweet friend,... this touched me so much...
...dear sweet friend,... this touched me so much...<br /><br />i can totally understand your words and sadness,...<br /><br />life is not fair and the world rules are not human...<br /><br />but at the same time people like YOU exist!!!! and that is more then one can expect! people that go out from their comfort zone and give love to unknown people and leave hope in their hearts! when one is touched with love one can never forget... and that can make a difference!<br /><br />i believe that the change can just be in the end made by themselves and extreme strong will.... you did it at the top! they trust you and took you to their "favela" in a safe way! that is the proof of your wonderful work! you did so much! but the world will always be cruel..... because humans have that also inside... don't carry that on your shoulders...ok?Abderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329725875228673280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-43444155371059666502010-05-18T17:12:44.716-03:002010-05-18T17:12:44.716-03:00i am so proud of you my friend! these kids had a v...i am so proud of you my friend! these kids had a voice and could feel proud of themselves at the same time they were fighting to not fall in the loop! is so sad the reality but so beautiful what they did! <br />very touched!Abderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329725875228673280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-38282559661776707112010-05-18T17:10:10.716-03:002010-05-18T17:10:10.716-03:00:( so beautiful and sad!....:( so beautiful and sad!....Abderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329725875228673280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-57761156640708583582010-05-18T17:03:52.660-03:002010-05-18T17:03:52.660-03:00so sad the reality and so beautiful the energy to ...so sad the reality and so beautiful the energy to fight for a change! this made them less lonely and gave them a voice! <br />i am so proud of you !!!Abderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329725875228673280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-42342093567963574732010-05-17T01:57:53.736-03:002010-05-17T01:57:53.736-03:00What a beautiful post. Ah yes, the complexities o...What a beautiful post. Ah yes, the complexities of the world of social work... leaving us with more questions than answers. So thankful for people like Gilberto Gil that helps us maintain a balanced viewpoint in our daily turmoils. Best of luck tomorrow (your last day!!!). Safe travels amiga! See you soon.Mexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794160799134757336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-31861654616085390352010-05-16T17:48:10.311-03:002010-05-16T17:48:10.311-03:00I never heard of Gilberto Gil but I figured if he ...I never heard of Gilberto Gil but I figured if he could move you into a happy space, he must be worth checking out. So here I am moving to his rhythms compliments of YouTube . . . awesome! And, I learned that he was Brazil's Minister of Culture from 2003-2008 . . . after having been imprisoned and evicted from his country. . . a story of perseverance and passion on its own.Bobarshanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-65123593324834704122010-05-16T10:09:33.241-03:002010-05-16T10:09:33.241-03:00It is the little actions that matter, especially t...It is the little actions that matter, especially those that come from the heart. They will eventually bear fruit. The simple fact that the boy in the "blue sweatshirt" saw you in his vila will make your previous interview resonate in him. Who knows what will come of it, perhaps nothing, but none the less it is a loving nudge to shift fate.<br />JBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-43749782664153310502010-05-15T20:32:35.337-03:002010-05-15T20:32:35.337-03:00Thanks for reading ZZblaine and for such a sweet c...Thanks for reading ZZblaine and for such a sweet comment!blue dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335817985567786330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823009550139557891.post-77472599773035440102010-05-15T13:09:18.678-03:002010-05-15T13:09:18.678-03:00Gilberto Gil is truly amazing.... and all you wrot...Gilberto Gil is truly amazing.... and all you wrote here is as well, and beautiful and hopeful, despite the monumental difficulties ahead for all. I am so glad you have used this opportunity so well and am sure good work lies ahead for you. cheers, dear lady. thank you for sharing all this.ZZblainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334070976986678221noreply@blogger.com